Global X - U.S. Preferred ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About PFFD

What does PFFD invest in?

The Global X U.S. Preferred ETF, known by its ticker PFFD, is engineered to replicate the financial performance of the ICE BofA Diversified Core U.S. Preferred Securities Index. Its objective is to closely track both the capital appreciation and income yield of this index, with performance figures calculated prior to the deduction of any management fees or operational costs.

What is the expense ratio of PFFD?

Global X - U.S. Preferred ETF (PFFD) charges an expense ratio of 0.23%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PFFD?

Global X - U.S. Preferred ETF (PFFD) manages $2.15B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is PFFD actively managed or an index fund?

PFFD's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was PFFD launched?

Global X - U.S. Preferred ETF (PFFD) launched in September 2017 and is managed by Global X.

How has PFFD performed?

PFFD's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.